Solutions Zane is about achieving positive planning outcomes through a customer service orientation and the promotion of a sustainable interaction between humans and the built and natural environment. Detailed on our services page, town planning matters can range from initial feasibility studies regarding the possible rezoning of land through to development applications for a wide variety of land uses in addition to individual, private or community group representation. The consultancy is therefore in constant interaction with the following professionals and members of the community. Architects Environmental Consultants Engineers Developers Individuals and Community Groups State and Local Government Officials Surveyors Accredited Certifiers Builders Real Estate Agents Entrepreneurs Business People Valuers And more Whether the task be heading up the coordination of expert reports for a major development project, forming part of a multi-disciplinary team or defending the legitimate rights of individual residents or the community, Solutions Zane is totally committed to providing timely and professional town planning services and exceeding client expectations. About Us Mark Swain established Solutions Zane in April 2009, with the objective of providing a consultancy service which would seek to facilitate positive planning outcomes in what seems at times be a labyrinth of statutory controls and ever increasing delays in processing times. Moreover, via an early identification of potential issues and high level of consultation, the core objective is achieving viable solutions in the most timely and cost effective manner. Having worked in Local Government in Sydney and some 6 years as the Senior Statutory Planner at Tweed Shire Council on the far north coast, Mark accumulated a total of approximately 16 years of town planning experience before moving abroad for an extensive period and expanding his management skills as an area manager for a multi-national training company. Since establishment of the consultancy, Solutions Zane has been involved in a wide range of planning projects in over 25 local government areas in NSW. Whilst receiving the bulk of work within the eastern Sydney region, the consultancy is regularly engaged in different areas of the state and is well equipped to respond having regard to the diversities of urban and regional environments. Solutions Zane works exclusively with a number of designers and can provide reliable recommendations to a wide variety of consultants including architects, engineers, heritage, environmental and traffic experts, accredited certifiers and legal practitioners. The consultancy also provides its services on a sub-contracting basis to a number of larger planning consultancy firms ensuring an ever expanding range of experience in planning matters. Services Solutions Zane offers personalised services that are complete, reliable, cost effective and delivered when promised in the following areas of Town Planning: Statutory (Development Applications under Part IV and Part V activities): All types of development coordination including liaison, engaging of respective consultants/experts and lodgement of applications to Council Preparation of Statements of Environmental Effects/Environmental Impact Statements for all types of development including: Residential Retail/Commercial Mixed Uses Light and heavy Industrial Uses Port related uses Marine environment land uses Recreational and tourist uses Agricultural uses Integrated development Environmentally sensitive land uses Special purpose land uses (eg. Churches, schools, aged care facilities, child care centres, hospitals, Seniors Housing etc) Heritage Development Liaison with Councils, government departments and private organisations both prior and post lodgement of development applications Preparation of letters of objection/support on behalf of applicants, residents and community groups Representation at Council meetings and or other forums Due diligence reports/feasibility studies Compliance checks against planning controls for individuals and Accredited Certifiers Plans of Management Affordable Rental Housing Assessments Coordination of Planning Agreements Coordination of compliance checks on conditions of development consent Land and Environment Court Appeals Solutions Zane attempts to avoid where at all possible the litigation process which can be costly and time consuming seeking rather a compromise between the interested parties. Where the foregoing is not feasible, the following services are provided: Formal representation at L & E Court Proceedings including appearing as expert witness, Statements of Evidence, Position Papers and Joint Statements Section 34 conciliation hearing attendance Lodgement and coordination of legal representation Preparation of formal objections to Development Standards under State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 – Development Standards when required Planning advice with regard to all areas of Statutory Planning in NSW Strategic: Rezoning Advice Preparation of participation submissions and letters of objection to rezoning proposals Feasibility Studies Preparation of site specific Local Environmental and Development Control Plans CONTACT US TODAY!